CDL Operator - Transportation Equipment Operator

Cnected; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Genesis Rail Company in Roanoke, VA seeks a CDL Operator to perform equipment operation and field support for railroad maintenance and E&C projects. This role involves driving heavy trucks and operating on-site machinery with strict safety compliance.

The position requires a valid CDL (Class A/B), a clean driving record, and ability to work in varied weather and travel as needed. Strong safety awareness and teamwork are essential for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A/B Commercial Driver’s License
• Acceptable driving record per DOT and company standards
• Experience operating heavy construction or railroad equipment
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to travel and work variable schedules

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment on railroad projects
• Drive Class A CDL vehicles including tractor-trailers and lowboys
• Drive Class B CDL Grapple Trucks to load material
• Transport heavy equipment, materials, and supplies to and from job sites
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain DOT-required logs
• Secure and load equipment in compliance with DOT regulations
• Assist crews with construction, maintenance, and mechanical tasks
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance issues
• Follow FRA, DOT, OSHA, and company safety regulations
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness and organization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Clean driving record

Heavy equipment experience

Travel willingness

Job description

The CDL Operator performs equipment operation and field support duties while alsooperating Commercial vehicles to transport equipment, materials, and crews for railroad mechanical, maintenance, and E&C operations. This position requires advanced driving skills, equipment knowledge, anda high levelof safety compliance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A /B Commercial Driver’s License

• Acceptable driving record per DOT and company standards

• Experienceoperatingheavy construction or railroad equipment

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions

• Willingness to travel and work variable schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Railroad contracting or heavy civil construction experience

• Experience hauling oversized loads or specialized equipment

• Railroad safety certifications or willingness to obtain

Work Environment

• Combination of CDL driving and active field equipment operation

• Outdoor railroad environments with exposure to traffic, trains, and heavy equipment

• Physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment on railroad projects

• Drive Class A CDL vehicles including tractor-trailers and lowboys

  Drive Class B CDL Grapple Trucks to load material

• Transport heavy equipment, materials, and supplies to and from job sites

• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections andmaintainDOT-required logs

• Secure and load equipment in compliance with DOT regulations

• Assistcrews with construction, maintenance, and mechanical tasks

• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance issues

• Follow FRA, DOT, OSHA, and company safety regulations

• Maintainjobsitecleanliness and organization

• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills

• flexibility
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k)

About us

Genesis Rail Company,

Is a full-service railroad services provider. We are equipped to handle any task from engineering services to emergency response. With over 25 years of experience, we’ve grown from a track inspection and maintenance company to a multi-faceted provider offering a wide variety of track, mechanical, and vegetation management services across three brands.

Legal

Genesis Rail Co is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed toprovidingequal employmentopportunityto all applicants.